TCI’s Savannah Aleckson and Nathan Mayo discuss the “what and why” of the True Charity Initiative with Katrina Hine of KNEO Radio in Neosho, Missouri.
It may seem like a handout is compassionate, but could it really be developing dependency in the recipient? What approach affirms the dignity of the individual in need while helping them to overcome perpetual poverty? Mike Ferguson talks with James Whitford on the American Viewpoints podcast about the importance of considering the “how” in helping and engaging in relational dignity-based charity. James Whitford is co-founder and executive director of Watered Gardens Ministries and True Charity Initiative.
Missed the webinar? Watch below!
Compassion & Calamity Webinar
Dr. James Whitford
Dr. Marvin Olasky
For the first time in history, a single US president has declared a state of disaster for all 50 states. As our country reels from COVID-19 and the economic ramifications of stay-at-home orders, shuttered businesses, and lost jobs, it is likely that our communities will experience increasing need. As we navigate these unique challenges, you may find yourself wondering:
“How do principles of True Charity apply in the midst of a crisis?”
On Thursday, April 30th, Dr. Marvin Olasky, best-selling author of The Tragedy of American Compassion, and True Charity Initiative Executive Director James Whitford joined us for a compelling discussion to offer their expertise on what effective charity looks like in an unprecedented national crisis.
If you missed, you can watch it on-demand above!
True Charity University ‘7 Marks’ Courses
The 7 Marks of Effective Charity are major aspects of “true charity,” and these are adapted from Dr. Olasky’s book The Tragedy of American Compassion, and these are discussed quite a bit during the webinar. Continue your learning by taking the 7 Marks courses at True Charity University – the first two courses are available at no cost!
These True Charity radio ads played throughout 2020.
See what James Whitford has to say regarding the differences between measuring outputs and measuring outcomes.
Compassion is great. It’s necessary. As Christians, we are called to have compassion for those in poverty. However, compassion by itself is not enough.
Listen to what James Whitford and other Watered Gardens employees and residents have to say on this topic in this WORLD Radio podcast with Anna Johansen and Charissa Koh.
James Whitford is co-founder and executive director of Watered Gardens Ministries and True Charity Initiative.
Charity is simple, right? If you give something to someone who has less, that’s charity.
That may be true, but not all charity is good charity. Listen to what James Whitford has to say about this topic in this Daily Signal Podcast with Rachel del Guidice. James discusses the importance of empowerment of the poor, measurement of outcomes, and the necessity of charity work remaining in the hands of family, neighbors, and communities rather than the government.
James Whitford is co-founder and executive director of Watered Gardens Ministries and True Charity Initiative.
